5. Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.
6. Eject the optical drive by inserting an optical drive opening tool in the optical-drive eject hole.
7. Using a plastic scribe, gently push the optical-drive bezel away to remove the tabs from the slots on the optical drive.
Installing the optical drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the optical drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with slots on the optical drive and snap it in place.
2. Replace the optical-drive bracket by inserting the alignment pins on the optical-drive bracket into the slots on the optical
drive.
3. Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive cage through the front of the computer until it snaps into place.
Removing and installing components
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